Social Worker – Mental Health Officer
Location: Edinburgh - Flexible working within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Office and community-based working across Edinburgh
Pay Rate: £45 – £50 per hour
Contract: Locum
Seven Resourcing are currently recruiting for an experienced Mental Health Officer (MHO) to join a dynamic Health and Social Care Partnership in Edinburgh. This is a high-impact locum opportunity for a qualified Social Worker with MHO accreditation to work within a multidisciplinary team supporting adults with complex and enduring mental health needs.
The Role
As a Mental Health Officer, you will hold a complex caseload and deliver high-quality, person-centred social work interventions. You will play a critical role in safeguarding individuals, supporting recovery, and ensuring compliance with Scottish mental health legislation.
This role requires advanced professional judgement, the ability to work autonomously, and confidence in managing high-risk and sensitive cases, including those involving potential deprivation of liberty.
Key Responsibilities
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Social Worker – Mental Health Officer • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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